Entertainment

Tahira Kashyap Makes a Comeback Amid Cancer Fight with ‘Version 3.0’ Introduction

Published

1 year ago

April 24, 2025

Tahira Kashyap, a writer, filmmaker, and the spouse of actor Ayushmann Khurrana, is making a triumphant return to her professional life, all while undergoing treatment for a relapse of breast cancer. With immense grace and resilience, she has labeled this new chapter as “Tahira 3.0.”

On April 24, just days after disclosing her cancer relapse, Tahira took to Instagram to share a heartfelt update. The poignant photo captured her holding her laptop, with a unique text on the screen that blurred the lines between fiction and reality:

“Interval INT/EXT DAY UNIVERSE. After a brief intermission, this woman holds her laptop to pen yet another script. With gratitude in her heart, prayer on her lips, and a radiant smile in her eyes, she softly speaks—ME. Thank you, universe, thank you God for all the challenges and blessings.”

She further expressed, “If it weren’t for these hurdles, I wouldn’t have recognized your love. Thank you for granting me another chance to evolve into a better version of myself. So here’s to Tahira 3.0! Ready to hustle, eager to embrace life again—and I’m thrilled to be back at work! Picture abhi baaki hai mere dost TO BE CONT…”
Also Read: ‘Kesari Chapter 2’ director addresses criticism of Ananya Panday

Ayushmann responded with a heart emoji, while fellow artists like Aparshakti Khurana, Nakuul Mehta, Bhumi Pednekar, and Saiyami Kher showed their support by sharing their own heart emojis in solidarity.

Earlier this month, Tahira revealed her battle with a second breast cancer relapse. In an emotional note on April 7, she emphasized the significance of regular screenings, describing them not just as a precaution but as a lifesaver. “It’s all about perspective,” she wrote. “I prefer to go with the latter and encourage everyone to stay on top of their mammograms. Round 2 for me… I can handle this.” She added, “When life hands you lemons, make lemonade. When it throws them at you again, calmly squeeze them into your favorite kala khatta drink and savor it with good intentions.”

Tahira was first diagnosed with stage zero breast cancer in 2018, and since then, she has been candid about her journey.

Entertainment

Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra Announce Second Pregnancy

Published

1 day ago

October 7, 2026

Namma Kudla

Mumbai: Bollywood couple Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra have announced that they are expecting their second child. The couple shared the happy news through a joint social media post featuring their baby girl’s hands holding a pair of tiny socks.

“Blessed once again with the greatest gift of all. Our hearts are so full of love and gratitude,” they wrote in the caption.

Kiara and Sidharth tied the knot on February 7, 2023, at Suryagarh Palace in Rajasthan. The couple fell in love while working together on the 2021 film Shershaah.

Kiara had earlier revealed on Koffee With Karan Season 8 that Sidharth proposed to her during a family trip to Rome. She recalled that he even used dialogues from Shershaah while proposing.

On the work front, Sidharth was last seen in The Vvaan, while Kiara was last seen in Yash’s Toxic.

Entertainment

Will ‘Premada Oorali’ Join the List of Kannada Cinema’s Most Profitable Hits?

Published

1 day ago

October 7, 2026

Namma Kudla

Entertainment: Kannada romantic family drama Premada Oorali is continuing its successful run at the box office. Released on September 25, 2026, the film has recorded strong growth during its second week, driven by positive word-of-mouth and steady audience support.

Directed by National Award-winner Manoj Kumar, the film was reportedly made on a modest budget of around Rs.3 crore to Rs.3.5 crore. Despite a slow opening, it has emerged as a major commercial success.

The movie opened with an estimated net collection of Rs.9 lakh to Rs.12 lakh on its first day. Its collections increased steadily after positive audience feedback. The film earned around Rs.7.92 crore net during its first week.

By the end of 11 days, Premada Oorali had collected approximately Rs.15.29 crore to Rs.17.57 crore net in India.

The film witnessed another jump on Day 12. It collected around Rs.3.65 crore net across 834 shows, compared to Rs.3 crore on the previous day. This marks a growth of nearly 21.7 per cent.

With the Day 12 collection, the film’s total India net collection has reached around Rs.21.22 crore, while its India gross collection stands at approximately Rs.24.69 crore.

The film’s overseas collection is currently not available. Its confirmed worldwide gross collection is also yet to be reported.

With its strong performance against a relatively small production budget, Premada Oorali has emerged as one of the notable sleeper hits of Kannada cinema in 2026.

Entertainment

Senior Kannada Actress Lalithamma Dies at 65

Published

4 days ago

October 4, 2026

Namma Kudla

Bengaluru: Veteran Kannada supporting actress Lalithamma, who had worked in theatre, films and television for over three decades, passed away on Sunday at the age of 65.

Lalithamma had been suffering from a stroke for the past two and a half months. As she had no one to take care of her, she was receiving shelter and care from the Amma’s Madilu Trust.

Lalithamma had dedicated nearly 35 years to the theatre industry. She performed in hundreds of stage plays and also appeared in several Kannada films and television serials.

She gained recognition among Kannada audiences through her role as ‘Saraayi Sharade’ in Darshan-starrer Suntara Gaali.

She later acted in several popular films, including Jackie, Vajrakaya, Jungli Kitturu and Putra, among others.

Lalithamma was also part of several television serials, including Rangoli, Mangalya and Mahamayi.

Known for her supporting roles and long-standing contribution to the entertainment industry, Lalithamma’s death has left her colleagues and well-wishers mourning her loss.